Acesulfame K is safe to use during pregnancy. It crosses the placenta, but has no adverse effects.

Saccharin
Saccharin, which is the sweetener in Sweet ?n Low, has been used for more than 100 years. It is not metabolized in the digestive system, but rather is excreted in urine. Read the rest of this entry »

Why are Americans struggling with increased obesity? The plain facts have to do with increased calorie intake and decreased energy expenditure. The proverbial sweet tooth has challenged the food industry to develop noncaloric sweeteners for use in foods and drinks. These sweeteners taste similar to sucrose and contain very few calories. Because they are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, only a small amount is necessary. It adds only a few calories to foods and beverages such as diet soft drinks, light yogurt and sugar-free pudding. Americans consume an average of 20 teaspoons of sugar a day, and these sweeteners can replace some of those empty calories. Read the rest of this entry »

Begin each day with cardiovascular activity. If your fitness goals include getting leaner, then start each day with some aerobic activity. Aerobic activity in the morning jump-starts your day. It burns calories, starts your metabolic rate revving, and provides energy. Participate in an activity that keeps your breathing rate elevated for 30 minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

I just read an article in the Orange County register dated 8-15-2000 titled, Another Good Reason to Get a Good Nights Sleep: Flab, by Nicole Ziegler Dizon. The basic premise of this article is something we, in the fitness and bodybuilding industry, have known for years. You do need your rest to recuperate, especially if you weight train or get a lot of cardiovascular activity. But sleep alone will not make you leaner.